Last few posts were very nostalgic for me so tonight I am going to lighten it up a bit. This is just trivia and a few things I love about summer.
1. Frozen strawberries - Wash berries, stem, and dry. Put them in a freezer bag and pull out a few for breakfast. Let them thaw 20 minutes and they will be just right for eating. Taste like a slushy.
2. Watching my grandsons play in the sprinkler and helping them dry off. Their wet eyelashes are adorable.
3. Cold Coke over crushed ice. Having one now.
4. Swimming - If I could get the hubby to agree, I would have a swimming pool. Loved swimming since our camping days. Actually, I loved laying on a raft in the water.
5. Summer rain showers. The air smells incredible. Had a nice one last week.
6. Movies at the movie theater. Cool, dark theater, coke snuck in the purse, and theater popcorn; what could be better.
7. Farmer's market - You folks still working might not know that there are great markets during the week.
8. 4th of July ! * ! * - I will have a blog totally devoted to the 4th of July in a few days.
9. Falls Creek - the highlight of my summer as a child.
10. Camping - Sadly we don't camp anymore. Sad
11. Red River - now has taken the place of camping. When it is 105 here, it will be 75 there. This year they are having a heat wave and it was 85 there today.
12. Homemade Ice Cream - Braum's or Blue Bell can't compete. Haven't made any in 5 years. Maybe this year. Rhonda's Buttered Pecan is the best.
13. Snowcones - Always cherry. The best ones are in Meadville, MS. Ask for extra cream. In fact, just open a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour over snowcone.
14. Sandals - I love sandals. Back in the day when I actually worked, my feet would hurt all the time. Couldn't wait till summer so my dogs could rest.
15. Drive-In movies - Now this is different from number 6. Remember drive-in movies in the 60s. I was on a double-date in 1966 and we were at the Prague Drive-in. "Shenandoah" was playing, long movie, and we had to leave before it finished because my curfew was 10:30. I don't even know what to say about that, but feel sorry for me.
16. Pedicures - Love them and don't get them during the winter. The dogs have to look good in the sandals.
17. Sun hats - I love them. I look silly, but I love them.
18. Watermelon - Seriously my favorite summertime treat. Even more than corn.
19. Tanning - Don't do that anymore, but I love to tan. Nothing more relaxing than laying by a pool enjoying the rays. Of course when you are near the pool, you can just jump in to cool off.
20. Bruschetta or anything with basil; Caprese Salad. Maybe tomorrow.
21. Going on a summer vacation - Now that we are retired we don't vacation during the summer as we did when the kids were with us. I miss that. I miss seeing all the families enjoying the hotel pool and wondering where they are headed. I miss my kids during the summer.
Memory about the kids - and you thought I wouldn't have a sentimental memory tonight. Once during the summer, a local radio station was having a promotion at the MWC Arby's for breakfast. If you came to Arby's that day, they would give the kids a promotional item (probably a mug) and get a free ham and cheese croissant sandwich, my son's favorite (probably still is). The kids looked so cute, Steven about 7, Shawna about 4. A customer came up to us and told me how cute my kids were and how neat they looked. I used to iron the kids clothes, even their t-shirts. I don't think I will ever forget that sweet woman and the fact that she stopped to compliment my children.
I love you guys.
1. Frozen strawberries - Wash berries, stem, and dry. Put them in a freezer bag and pull out a few for breakfast. Let them thaw 20 minutes and they will be just right for eating. Taste like a slushy.
2. Watching my grandsons play in the sprinkler and helping them dry off. Their wet eyelashes are adorable.
3. Cold Coke over crushed ice. Having one now.
4. Swimming - If I could get the hubby to agree, I would have a swimming pool. Loved swimming since our camping days. Actually, I loved laying on a raft in the water.
5. Summer rain showers. The air smells incredible. Had a nice one last week.
6. Movies at the movie theater. Cool, dark theater, coke snuck in the purse, and theater popcorn; what could be better.
7. Farmer's market - You folks still working might not know that there are great markets during the week.
8. 4th of July ! * ! * - I will have a blog totally devoted to the 4th of July in a few days.
9. Falls Creek - the highlight of my summer as a child.
10. Camping - Sadly we don't camp anymore. Sad
11. Red River - now has taken the place of camping. When it is 105 here, it will be 75 there. This year they are having a heat wave and it was 85 there today.
12. Homemade Ice Cream - Braum's or Blue Bell can't compete. Haven't made any in 5 years. Maybe this year. Rhonda's Buttered Pecan is the best.
13. Snowcones - Always cherry. The best ones are in Meadville, MS. Ask for extra cream. In fact, just open a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour over snowcone.
14. Sandals - I love sandals. Back in the day when I actually worked, my feet would hurt all the time. Couldn't wait till summer so my dogs could rest.
15. Drive-In movies - Now this is different from number 6. Remember drive-in movies in the 60s. I was on a double-date in 1966 and we were at the Prague Drive-in. "Shenandoah" was playing, long movie, and we had to leave before it finished because my curfew was 10:30. I don't even know what to say about that, but feel sorry for me.
16. Pedicures - Love them and don't get them during the winter. The dogs have to look good in the sandals.
17. Sun hats - I love them. I look silly, but I love them.
18. Watermelon - Seriously my favorite summertime treat. Even more than corn.
19. Tanning - Don't do that anymore, but I love to tan. Nothing more relaxing than laying by a pool enjoying the rays. Of course when you are near the pool, you can just jump in to cool off.
20. Bruschetta or anything with basil; Caprese Salad. Maybe tomorrow.
21. Going on a summer vacation - Now that we are retired we don't vacation during the summer as we did when the kids were with us. I miss that. I miss seeing all the families enjoying the hotel pool and wondering where they are headed. I miss my kids during the summer.
Memory about the kids - and you thought I wouldn't have a sentimental memory tonight. Once during the summer, a local radio station was having a promotion at the MWC Arby's for breakfast. If you came to Arby's that day, they would give the kids a promotional item (probably a mug) and get a free ham and cheese croissant sandwich, my son's favorite (probably still is). The kids looked so cute, Steven about 7, Shawna about 4. A customer came up to us and told me how cute my kids were and how neat they looked. I used to iron the kids clothes, even their t-shirts. I don't think I will ever forget that sweet woman and the fact that she stopped to compliment my children.
I love you guys.
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